The Rhythm of Diversity & Inclusion
A proven system to eliminate emotional and economic costs of exclusion.
Make Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work for You
Dr. Shawn Andrews is a leadership, gender and diversity expert who has dedicated over 3 decades to researching, educating, and advocating for the benefits of inclusion. She is the pioneer of the Rhythm of Diversity & Inclusion, a breakthrough approach to inspire and inform corporations on their leadership effectiveness, culture, and talent management. Based on her body of work, Dr. Andrews helps organizations drive inclusivity, eradicate biases, and tap their talent.
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“Great find on the speaker – I must be honest, out of all the speakers thus far, including Condoleeza Rice and Amy Cuddy, Dr. Shawn Andrews gave the most concrete action items for us to work on. I love her addition of the “Emotional Intelligence Team Effectiveness Questionnaire” at the end. Really well-thought-out!”
Dawn Wilson, PharmD, Director, Medical Capabilities and Learning-Respiratory, GSK Medical Affairs
Transformative.
Inspiring.
Empowering.
“FAO Learning and Performance Branch of the United Nations contracted Dr. Shawn Andrews to deliver a session on the topic of “How to Leverage Emotional Intelligence During COVID”. We targeted the entire Organization. This was the most refreshing and positive virtual session that I have had in a long time. The session was very well prepared and the verbal feedback was excellent. Dr. Andrews proved to be authentic in her delivery and she came across as knowledgeable, highly professional and committed to her work. Her session was engaging, innovative and thought-provoking. I would highly recommend her.”
Cristina Pelazza, FAO Human Resources Officer, Learning and Performance Branch, United Nations
About Dr. Shawn Andrews
Dr. Andrews helps organizations overcome frustration, struggle, disengagement, and loss of business and talent because they often miss the mark on diversity & inclusion. She provides insights and tools to empower employees to have courageous conversations and helps businesses create systemic change and equity.
Acclaimed Thought-Leader. Dr. Andrews has worked with clients such as the United Nations, Johnson & Johnson, AbbVie, GSK, Broadcom, Experian, Rust-Oleum, and the National Diversity Council to eliminate biases, leverage emotional intelligence, and address the leadership gender gap.
Proven Educator. Business school professor at two top-ranked universities, the University of California Irvine and Pepperdine University, in the fields of Organization & Management and Applied Behavioral Science with a doctorate in Organizational Leadership.
Bestselling Author. Dr. Andrews wrote The Power of Perception: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and the Gender Divide based on her dissertation research on these topics. In addition to the paperback and e-book, she spent 3 months in the studio recording the narration for the audiobook to add a personal touch for her listeners.
Research Geek. Dr. Andrews has always been a proponent of meta-integration, combining the findings and theories from different disciplines such as neuroscience, psychology, and sociology to make learning and behavior change “stick” for her clients.
Accomplished Drummer. Dr. Andrews delivers inspiring keynotes and workshops to address both the intellectual and emotional aspects of the brain to engage her audience. Drumming since she was a toddler, she uses music as her theme to tie in key points and illuminate stories.
“I loved the presentation and the group discussions on bias! I also thought that the SCARF model was a great framework in facilitating the conversation, and the Rule of 3 was very thought-provoking as I was thinking about how we hire right out of college. I can’t wait to hear more content from you.”
Shawna M. Bode, Director, Western Region Immunology-Rheumatology, AbbVie
Want to engage more with Dr. Andrews’ work?
Provided below are some free and popular resources for your reference. These include her complete Media Kit, a recent Forbes article, an NPR Radio interview, and Blog.
Media Kit
Provides information and resources to quickly share with the media and public for the purposes of promoting and purchasing The Power of Perception book.
Forbes Article
Popular article I wrote for Forbes on “How Culture Impacts our Value of Women”. You’ll be amazed at how significantly your race/ethnicity/culture impacts your perceptions of gender.
NPR Radio Interview
NPR Radio Interview – One of the most comprehensive interviews I’ve had on my book, research and overall viewpoints. There’s a humorous steak and cake discussion beforehand, so start the playback at 16:30 for the interview.
Blog
Popular blog titled “A Rocky Year for DEI - How Companies Should Respond”. 2023 has been a rough year for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. Of course, much of what has occurred is playing out in a politically divided environment where corporate diversity practices are the subject of frequent social media firestorms.
“Your talk was extremely impactful and a big hit over in Ireland. People in the office were talking about generational differences, bias, and discussed various aspects regarding your talk - a positive buzz all around the office. Some even expressed interest in joining the D&I Council, which really speaks to how you delivered this topic in such a way to bring people together!”
Susan Eaton, PharmD, Clinical Trial Liaison, Theravance Biopharma
